A seat at the chef’s table
Helmed by chef Kevin David, Idalia brings its contemporary Italian take to the Chef’s Table at The Balmori Suites for a three-week guest takeover.
And he does so by serving a menu of handcrafted pastas, focaccia bread baked fresh in-house, its signature hummus, and thoughtfully composed plates that celebrate Italian flavors through a modern lens. Think ‘nduja made spicy with local sili labuyo or locally sourced mussels, among others.
Happening until July 31, the pop-up will feature some of Idalia’s bestselling dishes, alongside Balmori exclusives that echo the restaurant’s signature technique and soul.
Must-have dishes at the pop-up include the signature focaccia-sourdough hybrid of Idalia, served with an anchovy butter that blends lemon, parsley, and garlic confit; the mussels with house-made ‘nduja and preserved lemon (you can even use the focaccia to mop up the sauce); the bucatini alla amatriciana—made with guanciale, fermented tomato, and pecorino.
And for the garlic fans, the rigatoni with black garlic, anchovy, and brown butter will tide you over nicely.
The Idalia pop-up is located on the ground floor of The Balmori Suites at Hidalgo Drive, Rockwell Center, Makati City. Book your reservations by messaging 0998 864 2525. For more information, visit @restaurantidalia on Facebook and Instagram
